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pinstripe

American

[pin-strahyp] / ˈpɪnˌstraɪp /

noun

a very thin stripe, especially in fabrics.
a pattern of such stripes.
a fabric or garment having such stripes.

pinstripe British

/ ˈpɪnˌstraɪp /

noun

1. a very narrow stripe in fabric or the fabric itself, used esp for men's suits
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a pinstripe suit

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of pinstripe

First recorded in 1895–1900; pin + stripe ¹

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pinstripe

Both the pinstripe and Adidas Trefoil design are tributes to the classic shirts of the 1980s - a popular design choice with the Tartan Army.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Clad in a neutral-toned pinstripe collared shirt, he, along with his four bandmates, could be young executives at a business casual lunch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025

These pleated pinstripe corduroy trousers are a contemporary classic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2024

In the video clip, Alexander is seen performing the song on a rooftop at night-time wearing a pinstripe jacket with the sleeves cut off, a matching skort and a home-made rosette badge.

From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2024

Mother looked up and saw an impeccably dressed woman in a dark blue pinstripe suit.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

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